Lesions Cis

Question 1

What deficits are seen in a dorsal root lesion

Answer 1

Diminished sensation or reflex from associated sensory or motor dermatome

Question 2

What deficits are seen in a fasiculus gracilis lesion in the SC

Answer 2

Ipsilateral loss if propriception and 2 point discrimination in LE

Question 3

What deficits are associated with leison to fasciculus cuneatus

Answer 3

Ipsilateral loss if propriception and 2 point discrimination in UE

Question 4

What sxs are associated with lateral corticospinal tract lesion in the SC

Answer 4

Ipsilateral spastic paralysis

Question 5

What sxs are associated with spinothalamic tract lesion in the SC

Answer 5

Contralateral loss of pain and temperature 2 dermatomes below lesion

Question 6

What sxs are associated with lateral AWC lesion in the SC

Answer 6

Bilateral loss of pain and temperature sensation

Question 7

What sxs are associated w anterior horn lesion in the SC

Answer 7

Ipsilateral lmn paralysis

Question 8

What are the two red flags for spinal shock

Answer 8

Urinary retention

Areflexia